Top Gun
1986
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Learn about the life and career of Tony Scott, the younger brother of Ridley Scott, who made action and thriller films such as Top Gun, Crimson Tide and Unstoppable. Find out how he started in commercials, faced criticism and died by suicide in 2012.
Aug 20, 2012 · Film director Tony Scott left notes in his car and office before plunging to his death from the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro, California, a Los Angeles County coroner official said Monday.
IMDb profile of Tony Scott, a British-born film director and producer known for Top Gun, True Romance, and Unstoppable. See his photos, videos, credits, trivia, and more.
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- North Shields, Northumberland, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- San Pedro, Los Angeles, California, USA
Jun 1, 2022 · As the final credits roll on Top Gun: Maverick, fans will see a familiar name appear in a memorial dedication: Tony Scott, director of the original Top Gun, who took his own life in August 2012.
Tony Scott was a British-born film director and producer, known for his action movies such as Top Gun, Days of Thunder and True Romance. He died by suicide in 2012, leaving behind his wife and two children.
- June 21, 1944
- August 19, 2012
Oct 23, 2012 · The director of "Top Gun" and "Beverly Hills Cop II" jumped from a bridge in August 2012. He had anti-depressant and sleep aid in his blood, but no obvious signs of illness or motive.
Aug 20, 2012 · LOS ANGELES — Tony Scott, the director of exuberant action films including “Top Gun” and “Unstoppable” and a prolific producer of television shows and commercials in partnership with his older...
